Human Resources Associate

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Human Resources Associate
Halifax Nova Scotia

It’s a time of incredible opportunity for The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB), as the organization embarks on a transformational path, guided by a new strategic plan founded in a simple vision – to protect the Nova Scotia workforce. Leveraging significant investments in people, processes, and technology over the past several years, we are committed to working differently in the future to drive greater service experience, innovation, opportunity, and outcomes for Nova Scotians.

About the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

WCB is the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused.

About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HR Associate contributes to the overall success of the Human Resources Department at Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCBNS) by serving as the primary administrative support.

The Human Resources Associate is responsible for providing overall support, administration, and coordination for two teams (Human Resources and Change and Organizational Development). This role encompasses support to enable all functions and activities, contributing to the overall departmental goal of delivering innovative HR programs and services which maximize the success of employees and advance the WCB’s vision of a safe and secure Nova Scotia.

This position provides a wide range of support, including by not limited to:

• Provides timely and accurate information to employees and management regarding processes, policies and services as the first point of contact for both internal and external inquiries.
• Maintains confidential electronic and paper files and records. Develops, prepares, and distributes various human resources department documents and reports.
• Coordinates and provides broad support for the internal and external recruitment, interviewing, and hiring processes.
• Coordinates new employee on-boarding activities.
• Coordinates and provides general support for training and development programs including the administration of the annual performance review process.
• Supports the payroll and benefits functions ensuring accuracy of data and reporting as required.
• Fulfills the role of recording secretary for the organization’s Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee and other committees and groups as required.
• Coordinates and assists with various annual and ad hoc projects and initiatives.

Your Experience & Skills

• An undergraduate degree with a concentration in Human Resources or an undergraduate degree accompanied by a diploma in Human Resources from a recognized institution.
• Minimum one year working experience within a Human Resources environment; working in a unionized environment is preferred.
• Proficient technical skills with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and various types of office equipment, proven through education or experience, including experience using Human Resource Information System software.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

We offer a competitive compensation package ranging from $57,180- $71,409.

Application Details

Please email your resume and cover letter to hrdept@wcb.ns.ca by 4pm on July 26, 2024. In the subject line of your email, please quote competition number: JV 119-24 EXT HR Associate.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Selected candidates will be contacted to participate in interviews. Please note: WCB is required to check all employment references before presenting an offer to the successful candidate.

Diverse & Inclusive Workplace

The WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace culture and an accessible work environment where diversity thrives.

The WCB Nova Scotia is the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. Our people are safety champions with a caring, compassionate and can-do-attitude. At the WCB Nova Scotia, every employee is an important contributor to our organization’s corporate goals. We strive to advance our inclusive workplace culture by weaving the social, cultural, visible, and invisible differences of our employees into our way of work. We also take inspiration from the diverse communities we serve across Nova Scotia.

We have adopted a foundational Inclusive Workplace Policy that strives to build upon our core values of safety, care and compassion. We stay in practice to increase our cultural competency and strengthen our relationships with community.

The WCB Nova Scotia is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace that is accessible and accommodating to individuals with disabilities and other protected characteristics to support their full participation in the recruitment process and workplace.

Accommodation Request

WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner.

To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email at hrdept@wcb.ns.ca. All information received will be kept confidential.

To learn more about WCB Nova Scotia, visit www.wcb.ns.ca or connect with us on LinkedIn.

The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB)